Wade Inc., of Greenwood, Miss., is the new owner of AgriTurf, LLC, on Hwy. 8 between the towns of Derma and Vardaman.

The ownership change took effect December 1 following the purchase that included locations in Pontotoc, Grenada and Columbus.

Wade Inc. is a family owned business. Owners are William P. Litton, Wade Litton and Powell Litton.

Wade Inc. has been a John Deere Dealer since 1909, operating dealerships in Greenwood, Clarksdale, Indianola, Cleveland, Batesville, Webb and Greenville.

"We at Wade Inc. ask for your continued support and partnership in taking us all to the next level of cooperation and mutual success," said Wade Litton. "Although the name has changed, customer satisfaction and loyalty remain our number one goal."

Posted December 3, 2010